Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/04/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Don't know # ranges, but if I were buying a used M6 in real clean shape, I'd look for one late enough to have the little plastic strap protectors above the strap lugs. I know that there was a series that had a weak part in the film counter mechanism which caused it to fail (or in the case of mine not reset properly) but again I don't know the specifics. Personal note: Give up an M4 for an M6? Are you crazy? :) Cheers! kw >What should I be looking for in a used M6? I have been told that the meter >sensitivity has changed over the life of this model, and I know there have >been changes in the external labeling, but are there any other >_significant_ things I should know before plunking down a four-figure sum >for a second-hand camera? If there are, please be as specific as you can >about what you think I should be looking for: serial number ranges would be >ideal. > >And is there any reason why I _should_ consider a new M6? Do used ones ever >really wear out except in the hands of photojournalists in Bosnia? > >Many thanks in advance for all advice and suggestions. > >-- Nick ---- Ken Wilcox Carolyn's Personal Touch Portraits Davison Middle School preferred---> <wilcox@umcc.umich.edu> 600 Dayton, Davison, MI 48423 <kwilcox@genesee.freenet.org>